Blue Daisy Blog

• Put cloches over the ground that you’ll be using for vegetables so the soil can really warm up and be ready for the seeds/seedlings.  If you don't have cloches use clear polythene and ensure it is weighted down at the edges.
• Check garden structures e.g. pergolas, arches, fences and trellis and make any repairs as needed
• Keep ponds free of ice
• Keep bird feeders and water dispensers topped up
• Plan a herb garden/area

February is definitely a cold month and can often be colder than January, I wonder if that is possible after the arctic conditions we've already had this year!  It is now we really start to notice the days getting that little bit longer and there are often a few sunny days to look forward to too!  The warmer days can tempt us outside but don’t be fooled there will still be cold winds, heavy frosts and maybe even a sprinkling of snow so remember, early sowing of seeds and planting out may lead to disappointment! 

On those days warm enough to get outside and enjoy you’ll be able to see signs of life beginning to stir in and around your garden!  Snowdrops and crocuses will be flowering and towards the middle to end of the month (depending on where you are in the country) early daffodils could even be making an appearance making everywhere look so much brighter and cheerier!